How do I connect to a SQL Server database in CodeIgniter?

Question

How do I connect to a SQL Server database in CodeIgniter?

I\'m currently starting an application in CodeIgniter and I would like to use SQL Server.

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Answer 1

Follow these simple steps:

1. Install the instance with "mixed mode"-enabled. If your unsure watch this - video starts at the right sequence. Maybe it's a good idea to watch it completely.

2. change the db-config in '...ci/application/config/database.php'

   $active_group = 'default';
   $query_builder = TRUE;
   
   $db['default'] = array(
       'dsn' => '',
       'hostname' => 'localhost',
       'username' => 'sa', // <- use 'sa'
       'password' => 'THE_PASSWORD_YOU_SET_ON_INSTALL', // "mixed-mode"
       'database' => 'ci',
       'dbdriver' => 'sqlsrv',
   //  'dbdriver' => 'mysqli', // <- my old "non-server" config (approx. 70% slower)
       'dbprefix' => '',
       'pconnect' => FALSE,
       'db_debug' => (ENVIRONMENT !== 'production'),
       'cache_on' => FALSE,
       'cachedir' => '',
       'char_set' => 'utf8',
       'dbcollat' => 'utf8_general_ci',
       'swap_pre' => '',
       'encrypt' => FALSE,
       'compress' => FALSE,
       'stricton' => FALSE,
       'failover' => array(),
       'save_queries' => TRUE
   );